Forget Me Not — The Murder of Tina Illingworth-Eisnor

Episode 334: In this episode, we look at a tragic case of domestic violence that shook the small community of New Germany, Nova Scotia. On June 30, 2010, the quiet parking lot of a local grocery store became the scene of a horrific crime that would forever change the lives of the Eisnor family. Wayne Paul Eisnor, driven by jealousy and an unwillingness to let go, confronted his estranged wife, Tina Mae Illingworth-Eisnor, as she sat in her van. In a shocking act of violence that unfolded in broad daylight, Wayne shot Tina twice in the head, ending her life and then turned the gun on himself. Wayne, although he suffered brain damage, survived his wound.

Here, we explore the events leading up to this devastating moment, the aftermath of the shooting, and the complex legal proceedings that followed, including Wayne’s claims of amnesia, shedding light on a case that left a community in disbelief and a family deeply torn.

Sources:

Obituary: Tina Mae “Illingworth” Eisnor | Sweenys Funeral Home

Tina Illingworth-Eisnor | Facebook

SHAID Tree Animal Shelter

New Germany, Nova Scotia Canada

New Germany & Area

Holland’s Carriers Limited | New Germany NS

Alleged Killer in New Germany Shooting Asks for Lawyer | CJHK

2013 NSSC 241 (CanLII) | R. v. Eisnor | CanLII

2013 NSSC 263 (CanLII) | R. v. Eisnor | CanLII

R. v. Eisnor (W.P.), (2013) 336 N.S.R.(2d) 381 (SC) | vLex

2015 NSCA 64 (CanLII) | R. v. Eisnor | CanLII